Video: Gavi celebrates Barcelona contract extension with teammates

It was recently confirmed that Gavi had signed a contract extension till 2026 with Barcelona.

On Thursday, it was commemorated by holding a public ceremony, in which the Spanish international and club president Joan Laporta touched on all things related to the player committing his long-term future at the Spotify Camp Nou.

As per a video shared by journalist David Ibanez, the youngster ran through the collejas tunnel before Barça’s training session on Friday morning.

Gavi pasa por el túnel de collejas por su renovación hasta 2026. Así ha empezado el entreno del Barça esta mañana @DeportesCuatro @telecincoes #fcb #fcblive #FCBarcelona pic.twitter.com/YAAJOJv68T

— David Ibáñez (@DavidIbanez5) September 16, 2022

This is a tradition that has always been followed at the Catalan club, after contract extensions and new signings take place, or before a player bids farewell to the side.

From the public unveiling to the collejas tunnel, it seems as if those within the club are also over the moon about the 18-year-old putting pen to paper for three additional years.

After all, during the summer of 2022, Bayern Munich, in particular, had their sights set on prising Gavi away from Xavi’s side.

Additionally, it has been claimed that other European giants such as Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester City, Chelsea and Manchester United were also eyeing a move for the highly-rated midfielder.

While other sides had even reportedly presented more lucrative offers to the teenage sensation, he ultimately decided to stay put at Barcelona.

One of the reasons behind his commitment to the club, aside from being a La Masia graduate could be how much playing time he is granted by Xavi.

Barring the La Liga heavyweights’ game against Viktoria Plzen in the Champions League, the wonderkid has started every possible match in the ongoing campaign.

Much like how those within the Barcelona camp are overjoyed by Gavi’s contract extension, the feelings are mutual within culers across the globe.